http://www.portfolio.com/business-news/2009/09/28/ten-metro-areas-with-best-income-growth/

2. Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City has been an oasis of stability during the recession. Its midyear unemployment rate of 6.0 percent was vastly better than the nation’s 9.5 percent. And its income growth rate has been solid. Oklahoma City is one of just 12 markets that have doubled their PCIs since 1993. Growth score: 51.7 points.

Per-capita income (PCI):

• 2008: $40,942

• 2003: $28,909

• 1993: $18,996

• 1983: $13,254

Income growth:

• 2003 to 2008 (5 years): 41.6 percent

• 1993 to 2008 (15 years): 115.5 percent

• 1983 to 2008 (25 years): 208.9 percent

Other stats

Metro population (2008): 1,206,142

Private-sector employment (June 2009): 454,000

Employment growth (2008 to 2009): -1.6 percent

More great news for OKC. We sure are/have been in the spotlight lately, and it is a great thing!

Great! Great for Oklahoma in general. Tulsa came in @ #4.

Very positive news. Hoping the State will continue to agressively pursue industry, college graduates and additonal quality of life options. This really does seem to be a great time of opportunity in Oklahoma

Wish I could say the same. I am making 40% less than in 2008

Wish I could say the same. I am making 40% less than in 2008

It could be the OU degree. Lol jk.

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